Her words hung in the quiet air between us, heavy and sharp like a knife point. “If the contract disappeared tomorrow, would you still choose me?”
My breath caught in my throat. For a second, my mind went completely blank. I had built my entire world on control, on cold logic, and on business agreements that left no room for error or doubt. But looking into Sienna’s wide, searching eyes, I realized that every single rule I had lived by didn't matter anymore.
I didn't give her the easy answer she probably expected. I couldn't.
"I don't know how to imagine my life without you anymore, Sienna," I finally whispered, my voice rough and honest.
Her lips parted slightly, surprise flashing across her face.
"When I first came to you," I continued, taking a slow step closer, "I thought I chose
